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Our pediatric neurology team often provides the first line of care for brain and spinal cord disorders and injuries, including seizures, head trauma, cerebral palsy, tumors, and other nervous system issues in babies, children, and teens. Whether we’re treating a bump on the head, coordinating medications to manage seizures, or diagnosing a rare genetic disorder, we’re confident we have the right pediatric neurology experts to provide the very best care.
The pediatric neurology program at Children’s Minnesota uses the latest technology designed just for kids – and we’re the only program in the region that offers advanced brain mapping using magnetoencephalography (MEG) and high-resolution MRI technology. We also have one of the only fully accredited pediatric diagnostic sleep labs in the country.
We offer easy scheduling for your child’s neuroscience needs.
We are proud to partner with Noran Neurology and Minnesota Epilepsy Group to provide a deep bench of kid experts for every neurologic need. And we meet a lot of awesome kids: annually, more than 1,800 kids and their families count on us to diagnose and treat their brain, spine and peripheral nervous system conditions in our neuroscience program.
Brain and spinal cord tumors: Abnormal growths inside the skull or spine that can be non-cancerous or cancerous.
Cerebral palsy: A problem with the central nervous system that affects posture, muscle tone, and movement, usually starting at birth.
Concussions and head injuries: Head trauma that affects brain function and can sometimes cause long-term problems.
Developmental delays: When a child takes longer than usual to learn language, motor, and self-help skills compared to other kids their age.
Developmental regression: Losing skills that were previously learned, like walking, talking, or using the toilet.
Epilepsy and first-time seizures: Temporary changes in awareness, movement, speech, and behavior due to unusual electrical activity in the brain.
Headaches: Severe, sudden, frequent head pain that may come with vomiting or other neurological symptoms.
Hydrocephalus: Too much cerebrospinal fluid in the spaces of the brain.
Intellectual disabilities: Ongoing difficulties with learning, social skills, self-care, and other daily tasks.
Neuromuscular disorders: Problems with the signals between nerves and muscles, causing weakness, muscle loss, or involuntary muscle movements.
Spina bifida (Myelomeningocele): A birth defect where part of the baby’s spine does not form properly.
Strokes: Reduced blood supply to the brain due to a blockage or bleeding in a blood vessel.
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